Life
From the Heart of a National Guard Spouse: We Are Strong, Too
I remember the exact words spoken to me by my husband’s grandmother like it was yesterday, “Melissa, are you sure you’re… Read More
Does Your Military Teen Have an Eating Disorder?
In military life, the word “normal” is just as foreign as the concept of being able to “plan” anything. In… Read More
Their Own War From Within: When You Think Your Military Teen is Suicidal
Life as a military kid isn’t easy. Our kids often see and experience more in their short lives than some… Read More
When Does He Leave? (And Other Things Not to Say to a Milspouse)
From NavyLife101 1. When does he leave? Please, please, please. Don’t ask this question. We are trying very hard to… Read More
3 Life Changing Gifts My Military Parents Gave Me
Who knew that folding clothes the “navy way” and putting on sheets so tight that you could bounce a quarter… Read More
Watch Out for These 4 BIG Expenses When You Are Leaving the Military
Leaving military life is a challenging transition for anyone, whether your service member is getting out after four years or… Read More
What I Learned After Living In a Hotel For 6 Months During a PCS
When we received PCS orders to the Washington D.C. area, our plans certainly did not include living in a hotel… Read More
5 Things a Military Family Needs to Know When Moving
By Lauren Ramirez, Neighborhoods.com Moving is a stress-inducing event, whether it’s half a mile away or across the country. Now,… Read More
Their Forever War: Milspouses Continue to Carry the Burden of the Widow’s Tax
By Janine Boldrin, Managing Editor, Military Spouse Imagine the worst happens. The person you have loved, your service member spouse,… Read More
Why You Should (or Should Not) Join Your FRG
From Navy Life 101 I had no idea what an FRG [Family Readiness Group] was until I watched Army Wives. Then,… Read More